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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 673.22 and 160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 673.22 and 160.04 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 673.22 = 160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/673.22 = 160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 673.22 × 160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 107,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.21/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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